Patents by Inventor James R. Dusa, II

James R. Dusa, II has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240369010
    Abstract: An exhaust system protection assembly is provided. The exhaust system protection assembly includes a first locking collar assembly positioned adjacent to an end of one or more valuable exhaust components. The first locking collar assembly has an opening configured to encircle a portion of a vehicle exhaust system. A second locking collar assembly is positioned adjacent to an opposing end of the one or more valuable exhaust components. The second locking collar assembly has an opening configured to encircle another portion of a vehicle exhaust system. A securing member is configured to engage the first and second locking collars in a looping pattern in a manner such as to encase the one or more valuable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventor: James R. Dusa, II
  • Patent number: 8453784
    Abstract: An exhaust system protection device is described that can be installed on the exhaust pipe of a vehicle. The device is designed to protect valuable components of the exhaust system from unauthorized removal. The device has a first locking collar that is configured to be removably positioned around the exhaust system of the vehicle. The first locking collar is positioned adjacent to the first end of the component that is to be protected. A second locking collar is removably positioned around the exhaust system adjacent the second end of the component that is to be protected. An elongated member extends from the first locking collar to the second locking collar. The elongated member is positioned around the component in a manner whereby the component cannot be removed from the exhaust system between the elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: James R. Dusa, II
  • Publication number: 20110253471
    Abstract: An exhaust system protection device is described that can be installed on the exhaust pipe of a vehicle. The device is designed to protect valuable components of the exhaust system from unauthorized removal. The device has a first locking collar that is configured to be removably positioned around the exhaust system of the vehicle. The first locking collar is positioned adjacent to the first end of the component that is to be protected. A second locking collar is removably positioned around the exhaust system adjacent the second end of the component that is to be protected. An elongated member extends from the first locking collar to the second locking collar. The elongated member is positioned around the component in a manner whereby the component cannot be removed from the exhaust system between the elongated member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: James R. Dusa, II
  • Patent number: 7971676
    Abstract: An exhaust system protection device is described that can be installed on the exhaust pipe of a vehicle. The device is designed to protect valuable components of the exhaust system from unauthorized removal. The device has a first locking collar that is configured to be removably positioned around the exhaust pipe of the vehicle. The first locking collar is positioned adjacent to the first end of the component that is to be protected. A second locking collar is removably positioned around the exhaust pipe adjacent the second end of the component that is to be protected. A plurality of elongated members extends from the first locking collar to the second locking collar. The plurality of elongated members is positioned around the component in a manner whereby the component cannot be removed from the exhaust system between the plurality of elongated members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: James R. Dusa, II
  • Publication number: 20090107752
    Abstract: An exhaust system protection device is described that can be installed on the exhaust pipe of a vehicle. The device is designed to protect valuable components of the exhaust system from unauthorized removal. The device has a first locking collar that is configured to be removably positioned around the exhaust pipe of the vehicle. The first locking collar is positioned adjacent to the first end of the component that is to be protected. A second locking collar is removably positioned around the exhaust pipe adjacent the second end of the component that is to be protected. A plurality of elongated members extends from the first locking collar to the second locking collar. The plurality of elongated members is positioned around the component in a manner whereby the component cannot be removed from the exhaust system between the plurality of elongated members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: James R. Dusa, II